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MG MG5 vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Peugeot Rifter?

MG MG5 vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

MG MG5

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot Rifter

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

MG5

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Peugeot Rifter is visibly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,560 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the MG MG5 offers markedly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Rifter delivers very slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

MG5

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is very slightly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 64 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers clearly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 571 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries significantly more – 814 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 359 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 holds a slight edge in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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MG5

MG MG5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 177 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 310 - 400 km
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The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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5 May 2026, 18:40:42

Citroen Berlingo -ПО дизайну напоминает ,те летающее тарелки из фильма ФАНТОМАС.Где время когда Франция не имела представления ,как должен выглядеть автомобиль.

А вот PEUGEOT RIFTER -Это уже уровень моего представления семейного внедорожника-красовера,и рабочей симпатичной лошадки.Эго и выбрал за это .

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
142 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
-
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
280 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
MG
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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